Fiscal Manager II - County Council - County Auditor's Office

Howard County:
Conveniently located in the heart of central Maryland between Baltimore and Washington, Howard County offers the charm of a historic past mixed with the excitement of a cosmopolitan community.
 
Howard County Government:
Howard County Government is a leader in innovation, best practices and sustainability. It is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the country. In 2024, Howard County Government received a record-breaking 63 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) – the most awards in the state of Maryland, and the fifth highest in the nation, as compared to more than 3000 counties. NACo Achievement Awards are the premier national honor to recognize innovative and transformative programs that provide new services for county residents, improve existing programs, upgrade working conditions, and enhance citizen participation and public policy making.
 
What are we looking for?
We are looking for outstanding individuals to join our team and contribute to excellence in Howard County operations.
 
What you'll like most about working at Howard County Government:

• We are committed to workplace excellence in every area of County government.  
• We have a highly talented, diverse, and inclusive workplace. Your input will not only be heard, but it will be encouraged!  
• We offer competitive compensation and great benefits including medical, retirement, and wellness programs. 
• As a member of the Howard County Government team, you'll be helping drive our culture and directly impact what makes us an amazing place to work.

POSITION SUMMARY:
Performs advanced and highly responsible professional work in governmental auditing and program analysis. Work involves responsibility for performing moderately complex auditing, program, and legislative analyses in the County Auditor's Office. Work involves planning, conducting, and supervising audits, internal control evaluations, and public program analysis, including budget; and analyzing and evaluating effectiveness and costs of County operations.

STARTING SALARY HIRING RANGE:
$44.79 - $50.51
$93,155 - $105,061

CLASS DEFINITION:
Performs management and advanced level financial administrative work under general supervision from an administrative superior. Work includes planning, organizing, and supervising the activities of a major financial bureau or assisting in the operational and administrative management of the Budget office; resolving major program problems; and developing, evaluating and implementing financial and budgeting programs and procedures. Fiscal/Budgetary Duties: 

• Researches financial and budgetary issues in County, State or Federal policy and law; provides written memorandums or reports on fiscal and budget research to Administrator and Council; coordinates development of  fiscal and budgetary matters with Council Members, County agencies, and  the Office of Law; provides for communication with external organizations and constituencies in development of fiscal analyses, as directed.  
• Analyzes fiscal and budget implications and questions related to legislative proposals 
• Tracks State and Federal legislation as requested; may prepare testimony or presentations related to County, State, or Federal legislation. 
• Supports Council and Administrator in the development of fiscal and budgetary analyses and fiscal research requests; reviews fiscal and budgetary analyses drafts as requested. 
• Reviews proposed legislation and conducts background research to assist in analyzing the related fiscal and operational impact.
• Documents fiscal impact analysis according to procedural guidelines and presents analysis to Council office management for final review and approval.

Fiscal and Budgetary Policy / Procedure Duties:

• Identifies trends, policies, model programs, and issues pertinent to Council interests; researches and analyzes fiscal and budgetary policy issues as assigned; develops options for policy initiatives; provides staff support for policy studies by Council and Council appointed bodies as assigned; monitors and reports on the impact of state and Federal policy on local government operations and policy. 
• Recommends resources to improve office research functions; maintains records and resources on fiscal and budgetary issues and programs; and recommends improvements in office processes, including research and recommendations for the development of the Council budget. 
• Conducts an analysis of assigned sections of the capital and operating budgets as they pertain to policy; summarizes policy implications of budget proposals; advises Council of budget recommendations and issues identified by organizations receiving County funds or impacted by County funds. 

Capital and Operating Budgets:

• Analyzes capital and operating budget requests and related program and operational proposals of agencies subject to the County Council's appropriation authority.
• Evaluates effectiveness and costs of County operations and prepares relevant points of interest for County Council consideration in approving the budget.
• Assists in presenting relevant points of interest to the County Administrator and responds to queries as appropriate.

Administrative / Support Duties:

• Supports and assists Administrator in all functions as directed.
• Provides technical support, advice, and information supportive of Council Members' responses to constituent concerns. 
• Provides staff support for ongoing Council involvement in ongoing County financial processes, such as review of the Operating and Capital budgets, as needed.  

Bachelor's Degree and five (5) years of experience.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

LANGUAGE SKILLS, MATHEMATICAL SKILLS AND REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Ability to apply principles of logical or legal thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, actuarial analysis, graphs, etc.,) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.Class C Maryland Driver's License or equivalent issued by state of residence.

Salary : $93,155 - $179,523